This directory is a guide to 500 programs and services for children with special needs in New York City. Programs are listed alphabetically. When possible, each entry includes the following information: program name, address, contact information (phone, fax, e-mail), and a description which includes (when available and appropriate) the following services: class legal representation, direct services, individual advocacy/group advocacy, individual legal representation, information and retrieval, legislative advocacy, policy/research, and public awareness. Also included is information on the program's affiliation, boroughs served, ethnic/cultural focus, languages spoken, ages, fees, office hours and intake hours, organizational focus, population served, wheelchair accessibility, and available publications. Two indexes include an alphabetical index and a combined subject and special needs index. (DB)